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Unread 07/23/2017, 08:25 AM   #1
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Question Non-display Maximum Marco Growth Help.

I have an extra Aqua Illumination - Hydra 26, and i wanted to know what settings would give *maximum* macro algae growth?


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Unread 07/28/2017, 09:14 AM   #2
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I could be wrong but I would think reds and blues would be the best for this.


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Unread 07/28/2017, 01:53 PM   #3
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You are half right! I ended up emailing Bulk Reef Supplies. They said RED, GREEN, and WHITE. The other hues wouldn't help with growth.

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Unread 08/18/2017, 10:39 AM   #4
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the algae will be seen as what ever color the algae does not use in other words a green macro is reflecting Green light because it does not need it


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Unread 08/18/2017, 01:25 PM   #5
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I have concluded that BRS customer service didn't know. I ended up doing blue and reds only. Having this redish purple hue.

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the algae will be seen as what ever color the algae does not use in other words a green macro is reflecting Green light because it does not need it



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Unread 08/30/2017, 09:08 AM   #6
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In my opinion, a lot of people overthink light spectrum for macros. These plants grow in shallow water, in full sun, which means that no colors are filtered out, so full spectrum.


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